For a hotel breakfast buffet, choose mini ice lollies based on the portion size you want to serve and the flavours you’d like to offer, then check the ingredients and allergens for each recipe. Compare the number of lollies with the weight or volume given per lolly, without treating grams and millilitres as equivalent. You’ll also need to plan for frozen storage and replenishing the buffet.
If you want ice cream to be a small treat at the end of breakfast, check the amount per lolly rather than relying on the word ‘mini’. Carrefour Extra states 32 g per lolly, while Magnum states 55 ml per lolly. These are different units, so the portions can’t be compared directly.
Magnum, Auchan and MUCCI assortments include several recipes in one pack. This makes it easier to manage your product range, but you’ll need to identify the flavours and their allergens before serving them to guests.
A pack of 8 or 12 lollies can make a difference during service. Check the number of units, the space available in your freezer and whether you can replenish the buffet without leaving the lollies outside controlled frozen storage.
First decide what portion you want to serve, then choose the flavours that suit your guests. The packaging should also fit your freezer space and replenishment schedule.
| Criteria | What to check | Relevant consumers |
|---|---|---|
| Individual portion | Check the weight or volume per lolly and the number of lollies in the pack. Carrefour Extra states 32 g, while Magnum states 55 ml; these can’t be compared directly. | If I want to offer a small frozen treat without creating lots of leftovers, the amount per lolly matters more than the number of flavours. Around 42% of consumers prioritise portion size. |
| Flavour selection | Check which recipes are included in the pack and the ingredients in each one, especially if a variety contains almonds. | If I want to cater for different tastes with just one assortment to manage, I look at which recipes will actually be served. Variety is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Storage and replenishment | Check the number of lollies, the freezer space required and how you can restock with your supplier. | When I need to supply several services, I look for a pack my team can store and bring to the buffet safely. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this need. |
The pack information varies: Carrefour Extra states 32 g per lolly, Magnum states 55 ml, while Auchan and ALDI give details including the total weight and number of lollies. A weight in grams can’t be directly equated with a volume in millilitres.
Note the amount given per lolly or, if the pack only states the total weight, divide it by the number of lollies before deciding on your serving size.
Ingredients vary between assortments and flavours. The Ministry of the Economy reminds businesses that allergens in prepacked food must be listed and highlighted.
Keep the pack or product information available to staff and guests, then check the ingredients for every recipe you serve.
Perishable food can become unsafe if its storage temperature isn’t controlled, as set out in the decree of 21 December 2009 published on Légifrance.
Plan replenishment from the freezer in line with the product instructions and the hygiene procedures that apply to your establishment. Also decide how to handle lollies that have softened.
The range includes a box of six 55 ml mini ice lollies, featuring Classic, Almond and White Chocolate, according to Magnum France.
Carrefour France lists an assortment of eight mini ice lollies, weighing 32 g each.
Auchan France describes an assortment of eight mini ice lollies weighing 258 g in total, with milk chocolate, almond, dark chocolate and white chocolate varieties.
ALDI France lists a pack of 12 MUCCI mini ice lollies, with a stated total weight of 429 g and milk chocolate, white chocolate, almond and Classic varieties.
Keep the pack or product information available for guests to consult when the lollies are served individually. The Ministry of the Economy reminds businesses that allergens in prepacked food must be listed and highlighted. Check every recipe you make available.
The information for these assortments lists milk and soya, among other ingredients. Carrefour Extra also lists almonds and possible traces of eggs and other tree nuts. Ingredients depend on the product and recipe, so it’s important to check the packaging of the pack you’re actually serving.
No. The number of lollies alone doesn’t tell you the portion size or how well the pack will work for your buffet. Product information from Magnum France, Carrefour France, Auchan France and ALDI France gives six 55 ml lollies, eight 32 g lollies, eight lollies weighing 258 g and twelve lollies weighing 429 g respectively. Compare these details with the flavours you want and your frozen storage capacity.